Planning, Research & Development Supervisor at Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI)

Job Description

• The PRD Supervisor leads planning and research efforts to support innovation and strategic growth.
• The role also supports the PRD Manager in overseeing curriculum and course material development, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
• The role involves supervising PRD Officers and QA/QC/HSE Officers, coordinating accreditation documentation, and strengthening instructional capacity to meet the Institute’s growing demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day curriculum and course development.
• Coordinate the production of course manuals, delivery slides, and instructor guides.
• Supervise the design and validation of formative and summative assessments.
• Track project timelines, escalate delays, and reduce missed deadlines.
• Support accreditation preparations and submissions.
• Deliver assigned instructional sessions.
• Drive process improvement initiatives across the PRD Department.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or Management.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Excellent understanding of curriculum development frameworks,
• Excellent understanding of instructional design
• Experience handling assessment design
• Good understanding of assessment integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Strong project management, research, leadership, and communication skills.

Skills / Competencies:

• Instructional design and project management ability.
• Leadership and adaptability in supervising teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate effectively.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset